I had advertised a guitar on Musical Instruments Classified on the web. This person Mary Lewis wanted to buy it. She sent me a Global Express money order and in good faith I deposited it in my bank.
She requested that I western union $580.00 (shipping costs related to items she purchased in the US) to a guy named David Samuel in Nigeria. I, not knowing about Nigerian scams, in good faith followed her instructions.
A few days later she emailed me that the guy coming to get my guitar was involved in an accident and was not going to make it. She then wanted me to send the balance, less $50.00, to this same guy to help with medical expenses. I didn't do. At this time (too late) all the red flags went up. The money order bounced a couple of days later. Lesson? Never send money or goods until the check or money order clears the bank.
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